The Istari's Magic.......and other beings? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

O'Boile · 07-24-2002, 01:11 PM

Only the Valar and related races (Maiar) could do magic as we generally precieve it (ie. shooting bolts of lightning). Elvish magic is based more on preception and perciveriance and has been described by Tolkien as artistic. Examples include: disguising ones apperance, the mirror of Galadriel, making the rings of power (which Sauron helped create). A good example of my point is the rings of power. They don't zap people or anything (like Gandalf does from time to time), but do make a difference that can be percieved.

07-24-2002, 01:11 PM	#21
O'Boile Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 117	Only the Valar and related races (Maiar) could do magic as we generally precieve it (ie. shooting bolts of lightning). Elvish magic is based more on preception and perciveriance and has been described by Tolkien as artistic. Examples include: disguising ones apperance, the mirror of Galadriel, making the rings of power (which Sauron helped create). A good example of my point is the rings of power. They don't zap people or anything (like Gandalf does from time to time), but do make a difference that can be percieved.